Shelter, Food, and Other Emergency Resources
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Shelter During Extreme Cold or Extreme Heat
Extreme Cold - “Code Blue”
“During this winter season, Montgomery County will again be implementing a winter weather, or “Code Blue,” emergency plan. In periods of extreme, life-threatening weather, defined as a wind-chill factor of 20°F or below, multiple county agencies and private health / social organizations will offer expanded services for those without adequate shelter, including the chronically homeless and homeless families with children. The goal of the Code Blue plan is to provide temporary shelter, food, and clothing to those in need.” - Montgomery County.
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Extreme Heat - “Code Red”
“A Code Red Hot Weather Health Warning is issued in anticipation of an oppressively hot air mass with a heat index of 100ºF or greater. Such conditions have been associated with excess mortality, and residents should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and exhaustion. A Code Red is typically called for an eight (8) hour duration (usually from 12 pm to 8 pm each day during the Code Red).” -Montgomery County.
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If you are in need of resources for food…
Locate Food Pantries and Soup Kitchens in Your Immediate Area
Click the link below to view a map of local food pantries and soup kitchens in Montgomery County! Note: Please contact each food pantry or soup kitchen to ensure their hours of operation.
Click the link below to access a list of schools in Montgomery and Bucks counties providing meals during school closures in response to Coronavirus. The link to the list is provided by the Coalition Against Hunger.